November 2025

Chamber

Trends

The Official Publication of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

November 2025

Champion For Business and Advocate For Community

NOVEMBER EVENTS BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM IncredibleBank 2494 Liberty Park Drive | Cape Coral, FL 33991

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING November 11, 2025

Publisher & Editor

WELCOME CENTER CLOSED

Stephanie Roberson, IOM Technology Director stephanie@capecoralchamber.com

November 11, 2025

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON & 19th ANNUAL PRINCIPAL’S LUNCHEON Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Splendor Event Banquet Hall 360 Santa Barbara Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33991

LEADERSHIP CAPE CORAL CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION Friday. November 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 AM Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village 5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Contributing Editors Donna S. Germain, IOM, FCCP President/CEO donna@capecoralchamber.com Claudia St. Onge Business Manager cso@capecoralchamber.com

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM FOS Furniture 790 Del Prado Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33909

Lisa Barrella Membership Sales Director lisa@capecoralchamber.com

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, November 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 7:30 AM

CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cape Coral Farmers’ Market - Club Square

Maria Ortiz Membership Relations and Events Director maria@capecoralchamber.com Michaela Porter Welcome Center Specialist michaela@capecoralchamber.com

CAPE CORAL FARMERS’ MARKET Club Square Saturdays 8 AM - 1 PM www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE EVENTS AT www.capecoralchamber.com

Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral P.O. Box 100747, Cape Coral, FL 33910 2051 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Phone (239) 549-6900 Fax (239) 549-9609

Chamber Trends & Website Advertising Chamber Trends Monthly Advertising Full Page $337 1/2 Page $227 1/4 Page $147 Business Card $117 All ads include hyperlink to your company’s website Non-profit organizations receive 2 free 1/2 page ads per year upon request with their membership

Chamber Trends Weekly Advertising 4QPOTPSJOH Business - Banner Advertising $ 00/month FYDMVTJWF SJHIUT Box Advertising $50/month Press Release $25 Runs 4x, includes a hyperlink to your website or document

Email Blast Business Spotlight E-mail Blast $199 Business Spotlight will run 2x in the month of your choice

Website Advertising Leaderboard Banner $250/month (Choice of Chamber Website or Visit Cape Coral Website – both sites together with a $100 discount)

All banners include a hyperlink to your company’s website For More Information, Contact Stephanie Roberson (239) 549-6900 x108 (or) stephanie@capecoralchamber.com

2025BOARDOFDIRECTORS&STAFF EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair, Bill Johnson, Jr, Lee County Horizon Foundation Chair Elect, Mick Sheldrake, Guardian Angels For Special Populations Past Chair, Dusty Shelton, It’s IT Treasurer, Bill Jones, WastePro Financial Advisor, Stephanie Ramirez, Assured Bookkeeping Member at Large, Jeff Justin, Lee County Electric Cooperative

Chamber Trends WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS T Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral proudly announces The aand congratulates its 2026 Board of Directors. As the Chamber ccontinues to foster economic growth, community collaboration, aand business excellence, these distinguished leaders will guide tthe organization through another dynamic and successful year.

DIRECTORS Vanessa Chaviano, LIV Digital Marketing Matthew Connar, Connar Enterprises Jenell Dolan, Lee County Electric Cooperative Julie Ferguson, Cape Coral Caring Center Eric Gundersen, Drones SWFL Kurt Godwin, Discovery Maps Barry Kadel, The Westin Resort Cape Coral Rachel Kaduk, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Toni Mueller, FineMark National Bank Lorri Philbin, Lee Health Jay Santos, Busey Bank Tracy Sicard, Fastsigns Cape Coral Nancy Travis, Individual Chuck Warren, Coral Ridge Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation Samara Weidner, Technology at Work Nita Whaley, CC Real Estate Services Sharon Woodberry, City of Cape Coral Molly Wright, Suncoast Beverage

TRUSTEES Lenny Cannova, Modern Woodman of America Alex Dias, Florida Blue Medicare Sergio Nascimento, IncredibleBank Cory O’Donnell, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Michelle Richard, Main Street Home Loans

EExecutive Committee Mick Sheldrake, Chair, Guardian Angels For Special Populations; Bill Jones, Chair Elect, WastePro; Bill Johnson, Jr., Past Chairman, Lee County Horizon Foundation; Jeff Justin, Treasurer, LCEC; Stephanie Ramirez, Financial Advisor, Assured Bookkeeping Plus; Nancy Travis, Member At Large.

Donna S. Germain, IOM, FCCP President/CEO

Board of Directors Dusty Shelton, It’s IT; Chuck Warren, Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery; Eric Gundersen, Drones SWFL; Cory O’Donnell, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.; Jenell Dolan, LCEC; Lenny Cannova, Modern Woodmen of America; Kurt Godwin, Discovery Maps; Lorri Philbin, Lee Health; Sergio Nascimento, IncredibleBank; Molly Wright, Suncoast Beverage; Nita Whaley, CC Real Estate Services; Rachel Kaduk, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank; Michelle Richard, Almost Home Real Estate; Sharon Woodberry, City of Cape Coral; Toni Mueller, Finemark Bank; Tracy Sicard, Fast Signs; Vanessa Chaviano, LIV Digital Marketing.

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Brett Bisbe, B2 Technology Solutions Annette Carrasquillo, LAI Design Associates, LLC Wayne Kirkwood, Kirkwood Electric, Inc. Joseph Francioni, SWFL Water Testing Thomas Giles, Avalon Engineering Trish Lassiter, Lee County Electric Cooperative Michelle Lewis, B2 Technology Solutions Joseph Mazurkiewicz, BJM Consulting, Inc. Donna Meola, Truist Bank Ed Ramos, Ramos Builders, Inc Christopher Spiro, Spiro & Associates Elmer Tabor, Wonderland Realty/Cape Coral Town Center Zachary Zeis, Suncoast Beverage

CHAMBER STAFF Donna S. Germain, IOM, FCCP, President/CEO Claudia St. Onge, Business Manager/ Farmers’ Market Director Stephanie Roberson, IOM, Technology Director Lisa Barrella, Membership Sales Director Maria Ortiz, Membership Relations & Events Director Michaela Porter, Welcome Center Specialist

Trustees Alex Dias, Florida Blue Medicare; Alex Cortez, Wintrust Banking Center; Juan Nuenez, Florida Blue; Rich Leon, Kiwanis Thrift Store; Annette Warren, Priority Business Solutions.

Looking Ahead The 2026 Board of Directors embodies the strength and diversity of Cape Coral’s business community. Their leadership, insight, and commitment will be vital in advancing the Chamber’s mission to serve as a Champion For Business and Advocate For Community. Our organization helps support local businesses, enhance community development, and promote a vibrant, prosperous Cape Coral.

The Chamber extends its appreciation to all past and continuing board members for their service and dedication. With Chair Mick Sheldrake leading the way, the Chamber is poised for another year of growth, innovation, and success.

Congratulations to the 2026 Board of Directors!

Ribbon Cuttings EVANS ROOFING ROOFING, ROOFING CONTRACTOR 807 NE 7th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909 (239) 961-2021 www.evansroof.com

SOLAY OLAY CAPE CORAL LUXURY APARTMENTS, APARTMENTS APARTMENT RENTALS 2700 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909 (239) 448-6860 www.solaycapecoral.com

HAMMERHEAD WINDOW CLEANING, WINDOW CLEANING Cape Coral, FL 33914 (239) 478-2997 www.hammerheadswf.com

SCOOTER’S LAWN CARE, LANDSCAPE LAWN MAINTENANCE 3208 Chiquita Blvd S, #216, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 829-5802 https://scooterslawncarefl.com/

ATHLETIC RECOVERY SERVICES, MASSAGE THERAPY (239) 823-3370 | athleticrecoveryservices.com SHARK BITE FITNESS AND NUTRITION, FITNESS CENTERS (239) 823-3370 | https://sharkbitefitness.com/

EASY MORTGAGE MORTGAGE, LLC LLC, MORTGAGES (239) 333-5431 | www.easymtgs.com EASY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, TITLE INSURANCE (239) 471-7579 | www.easytitleandescrow.com

1338 Del Prado S Unit F, Cape Coral, FL 33990

618 SW 3rd St, Ste 160 & 170, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Ribbon Cuttings ISLANDSIDE DENTAL CARE CARE, DENTISTS 1509 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 800-1180 https://islandsidedentalcare.com/

HOTWORX - CHIQUITA CHIQUITA, FITNESS CENTERS 122 Chiquita Blvd. S. Unit #9, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 748-1120 www.hotworx.net/studio/capecoralchiquita

STELLA MARIE’S ITALIAN MARKET & DELI, DELI SPECIALTY FOODS 290 Nicholas Pkwy NW, #22, Cape Coral, FL 33991 (239) 242-0137

DENTAL MEDICINE CENTER OF CAPE CORAL, DENTISTS 4636 SE 9th PL, Cape Coral , FL 33904 (239) 232-8362 https://www.dmcofcapecoral.com/

SICILY TRATTORIA TRATTORIA, RESTAURANT 1211 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 (239) 945-7285

ONLINE OPPORTUNTIES COUPONS - BANNER ADVERTISING - JOB POSTINGS - AND MORE

Expose your business to over 15,000 visitors per month on the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Cape Coral websites. Imagine having anyone in the world with a computer finding out about your business. Included in your Chamber membership is an opportunity to place a your business information which includes; 60-word paragraph about your business, your e-mail address and a hyperlink to your website on the Chamber’s website. Enhanced listings are also available and includes company logos and photos. Your membership also offers you the opportunity to track referrals and for you to place Help Wanted ads and review Posted Resumes. Banner advertising is also available as the Internet continues to grow and become a larger tool in search for businesses and local information.

Chamber members may post discount certificates and/or coupons as members-to-member opportunties or to the general public. (fill out attached form) For more information, contact Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director at (239) 549-6900 x108 (or) via email at stephanie@capecoralchamber.com

Join us for an incredible evening or become a sponsor!

All proceeds benefit the children of St. Andrew Catholic School.

A Pre-K3 through Grade 8 School of Excellence

Providing an Exceptional Education through Faith and Community Since 1989 St. Andrew Catholic School | 1509 SE 27th Street, Cape Coral, FL | (239) 772-3922 | www.standrewcs.org

NEW & Renewed MEMBERS SEPTEMBER NEW MEMBERS MEMBERS

OISE USHI Arianna Carberry

Cheetah Printing & Signs MEMBER SINCE: June 2012

A.N.A.’S FRIENDS Ali Dunaway

SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION Rhea Richards

Davis Surveying, Inc. MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2014

ACRYFIN DECK & DOCK COATINGS Drew Nugent

SUPERIOR PLUMBING SOLUTIONS James Verrelli

ALL SCREENING OF SWFL Alejandro Lopez

WINE & CANVAS Jessica Muylle

BAESIDE INC Warren Bae

WOOFGANG BAKERY & GROOMING Keith Womack

BIG NICKS BBQ Tim Collier DENTAL MEDICINE CENTER OF CAPE CORAL Erci Abreu ESCONDIDO LOUNGE Arianna Carberry

SEPTEMBER RENEWALS Anthony M. Constantino, CPA MEMBER SINCE: Jan 2008 Lee Health MEMBER SINCE: Sept 1991

FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA OF CAPE CORAL Scott Rossi

Advance Solar & Spa MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2021

GULF GROOVES Lisa Cheung

Almost Home Services MEMBER SINCE: Feb 2022

HUG LLC BRAND HAIRT Heike Wilms

Bayside Burger & Beer MEMBER SINCE: July 2024

KEEP LEE COUNTY BEAUTIFUL, INC. Jenn Downes

Blue Sky Solutions of SWFL MEMBER SINCE: Sept 2023

MLS BOOKKEEPING Mel Spofford

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon MEMBER SINCE: July 2013

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES - CAPE CORAL Karen Weber

Cape Coral Towing & Recovery MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2022

Eva By The Sea MEMBER SINCE: Sept 2018

Royal Shell Real Estate Jackson Simison MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2024 Skin Secrets Medical LLC MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2024 SuEllen’s Floral Company MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2021

Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, Inc - Fort Myers MEMBER SINCE: Oct 1999 Small Business Development Center at FGCU MEMBER SINCE: Oct 1999

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Coral/North Fort Myers MEMBER SINCE: Mar 2021

Sutherlin Nissan of Cape Coral MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2019

Suncoast Credit Union MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2023

Gaia Awakenings MEMBER SINCE: June 2024

THE LOOKE MEMBER SINCE: Aug 2019

Allstate-David Schuman Insurance Agency MEMBER SINCE: July 2011

Gulf Coast Business Bank MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2023

TruLogos MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2024

Compassionate Healthcare of Florida MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2024

Gulf Living Homes MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2019

Two Meatballs in the Kitchen - Cape Coral MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2020

Half Century Plus Softball MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2024 HBK Sorce Financial, LLC MEMBER SINCE: May 2007

Your Name Here Specialties MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2017

Gator County - Renda Broadcasting MEMBER SINCE: Mar 2019 Stones Throw MEMBER SINCE: Aug 2023

Individual - Leordan Valdes Espinosa MEMBER SINCE: July 2022

Storm Smart MEMBER SINCE: Jan 2006

Kona Ice Cape Coral South MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2023

Individual - Leordan Valdes Espinosa MEMBER SINCE: July 2022

Toto Custom Home Builders, LLC MEMBER SINCE: Sept 2021

Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, PA MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2019

Individual - Richard Leon MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2023

Home Services By Rafael MEMBER SINCE: Aug 2007

Marquee Cinemas MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2018 MM Brands MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2021 Priority Business Solutions MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2014

Island Coast Pediatrics MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2024 CAN Community Health MEMBER SINCE: Nov 2021 Cape Coral Power Squadron MEMBER SINCE: Oct 2009

HELP US IN WELCOMING ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS AND THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CAPE CORAL WITH YOUR RENEWED MEMBERSHIPS

FARMERS’ MARKET W Welcome Back and thanks for all the support. We have been bbusy, and the terrific weather has been welcome.

VVendors are filling in for season with more of them arriving eevery week. It is always wonderful to catch up with folks you have not seen for a while. Produce is also filling in with that local freshness that we all have been waiting for. Beautiful ggreens, cukes, avocados, oranges, sweet corn, tomatoes, and much more are now available.

Claudia St Onge

Farmers’ Market Manager

To make it fun we add lots of music, the Calendar Girls, hometown community groups, and non-profits. If the weather cooperates, the market is always bustling.

During the season we host visiting vendors who come to us from different states with great products. This year we will have Bacon on a Stick from Pennsylvania, Zoe’s Gone Bananas, from Minnesota, with on-site made delicious banana bread, Yerba Mat Tea from Boulder Colorado, and 8th & Madison Cigar Co and Greensport Jerky from New York.

It looks like it is going to be a fun and busy season. We hope you get a chance to visit. We are here every Saturday from 8a-1p. We are located at SE 47th Terr. & SE 10th Pl., in downtown Cape Coral.

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, here is a holiday recipe from Fresh from Florida. For more recipes using local, Florida produce visit www.followfreshfromflorida. com.

Florida Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing Ingredients

1 ear Florida sweet corn, kernels removed 1 pound ground sausage ¾ cup carrots, chopped fine ¾ cup celery, chopped fine 1 medium onion, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, sage) 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite) 3 cups cornbread, crumbled 1 cup vegetable broth 1 egg, beaten Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat a large cast iron skillet (or any other oven-safe pan) over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, then add corn, carrots, celery, onion, all-purpose seasoning and fresh herbs and sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Remove the vegetables from the heat and pour the mixture into a large bowl. Add the crumbled cornbread and toss to combine. Add vegetable broth until mixture is moistened. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before adding the beaten egg. Pour the mixture back into the cast iron skillet and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

We love Local.

We’re part of the local community just like you.

And we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the people that matter most: your neighbors.

All to help you grow your business.

The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral and

Business After Hours at

FOS Furniture

790 Del Prado Boulevard N (corner of Del Prado Boulevard & Pine Island Road)

Thursday, November 2 5:30pm - 8:00pm Special Guest Appearances From Cape Coral Police Department Cape Coral Fire Department Lee County Sheriff ’s Department

Special recognition awards will be presented to Officer of the Year for each department

FOOD - BEVERAGES - DOOR PRIZES

STop BY THE WELCOME CENTER 🍂 HAPPY NOVEMBER FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CAPE CORAL! 🍂 Hey everyone! Things are getting more lively here at the Chamber—traffic is picking up, and we’re loving seeing all the visitors coming through. It’s the perfect time to put your business front and center!

We’ve got advertising opportunities available in our Chamber Welcome Center and at our unmanned location inside the FOS Furniture Store on Pine Island Road and Del Prado North. This is your chance to get your business noticed by everyone who walks through our doors—don’t miss out! Reach out to me at michaela@capecoralchamber.com for details and pricing on welcome center ads/displays!

Also, I am calling on our amazing members to help out as lobby floaters! No permanent shifts—just pop in as needed to help Michaela Porter things run smoothly and meet some awesome folks along the way. It’s fun, easy, and a great way to be part of the action. If you Welcome Center Specialist are interested please call 239-549-6900 Ext. #102 or email me!

As we move into November, it’s a time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate our community. We’re grateful for every member, visitor, and local business that makes Cape Coral such a vibrant place to live and work. This month, let’s focus on supporting one another, strengthening our connections, and showcasing the best our Chamber has to offer. Together, we can make this a month of growth, gratitude, and meaningful community impact. 💛🍁

AT LCEC, MEMBERSHIP MEANS EVERYTHING In partnership with the United Way, Power to Share by Rounding Up allows members to round their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar to help a neighbor in need. These contributions can help members avoid choosing between paying the electric bill, getting medical attention, or putting food on the table. This is one example of why . . .

Mem ber s hip Mat t er s Visit LCEC.NET to learn more

Welcome Center Advertising ADVERTISE AT THE ONLY WELCOME CENTER IN CAPE CORAL OVER 50,000 PEOPLE WALK THROUGH OUR LOBBY DOORS A YEAR! We have multiple options available including backlit advertisements in various sizes as well as Welcome Center TV advertisements. Welcome Center TV advertisements include 5 slides of your choice that will rotate on a slide show all day long!

Although our advertising agreements are a one-year commitment, we do offer semi-annual or annual billing. We have advertising opportunities that will work with any budget!

Our Welcome Center is located at 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 For more information or to purchase an advertisement space, please contact Maria Ortiz at (239)549-6900 ext. 111 or maria@capecoralchamber.com *Advertisement spaces are limited to active members of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral only For more information about membership please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 Ext. 103

special events 🎄 CAPE CORAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2025 🎅 For more than 40 years, the Holiday Festival of Lights has been one of Cape Coral’s most cherished traditions. A celebration that shines brightly with community spirit, holiday cheer, and fun for the whole family!

Join us Saturday, December 6th, 2025, as we once again transform downtown Cape Coral into a winter wonderland filled with Maria Ortiz laughter, lights, and festive joy. A Night Membership Relations & Full of Free Family Fun! Events Director All attractions at the Holiday Festival of Lights are FREE to the public! Enjoy a magical evening featuring: 📸 Pictures with Santa – Capture that timeless holiday photo. ❄ Snow Drift Slide – Experience a winter thrill in sunny Cape Coral! 🚂 Tiny Tots Train – A delightful ride around Snowcap Square. 🎶 Live Performances – Celebrate with local performers bringing the sounds of the season. 🎈 Bounce Houses & Kid-Friendly Activities – Endless fun for the little ones. 🌲 Tree Lighting Ceremony – Watch as we light up the night and officially kick off the holiday season!

Get Involved – Celebrate, Volunteer, or Participate This cherished community event thrives thanks to the involvement of

our neighbors, families, and local businesses. Come celebrate with us, volunteer your time, or participate in the event as a vendor or sponsor to help us continue this beloved holiday tradition. However you join in, your support makes all the difference!

A BIG THANK YOU to Our Sponsors and community partners who make this magical night possible: Title Sponsor-Incredible Bank Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival Sponsor-LCEC Tiny Tot Train Sponsor-Kiwanis Candy Cane Park Major Sponsor-Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park Supporting Silver Sponsors - Quantum Fiber, Cape Coral Talk Radio, Print 1 Group, LLC Additional Sponsors and Community Partners - Garage Door Works LLC, Preferred Care at Home of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Williamson & Sons Marine Construction, Powers & Rogers, PLLC, The City of Cape Coral, Renda Media, Waste Pro, Suncoast Beverage Sales, Acra Electric, Lamar Advertising, 1st Response Traffic Control, The Breeze Newspaper, The News-Press, The Cape Coral Sun, Fun 4 Fort Myers Kids, Creative Events – Taylor Rentals, Skyworks, Fox 4, FOS Furniture Big John and the Tabor Family wish all of Cape Coral a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Your continued support and partnership help us create lasting memories and keep this treasured community tradition glowing year after year.

For more information on this event, including vendor and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maria Ortiz at 239.549.6900 ext.111 or maria@capecoralchamber.com

19TH ANNUAL PRINCIPAL’S LUNCHEON Presented by Wintrust Banking Center – Cape Coral Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM. Splendor Event Banquet Hall – 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. S., Cape Coral, FL 33991 The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral’s Education Committee proudly presents the 19th Annual Principal’s Luncheon, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating and supporting the exceptional leaders shaping our community’s schools. This signature gathering brings together local school principals and business professionals to strengthen partnerships, share insights, and explore collaborative ways to enhance education in Cape Coral.

Each year, the luncheon serves as a powerful platform for dialogue between the education sector and the business community, fostering connections that translate into real impact on local schools.

Attendees gain firsthand understanding of the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing educators, while discovering meaningful ways to contribute to the success of our students and future workforce.

Sponsor a Principal – Make a Difference Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a local principal for $125. Sponsorship includes:

Recognition in the event’s PowerPoint presentation Seating at a table with the sponsored principal The opportunity to build a direct relationship with a school leader Join us as we honor our principals, celebrate education, and strengthen the bridge between schools and the business community.

Together, we can ensure Cape Coral continues to grow as a vibrant place to learn, work, and thrive.

Thank you to our sponsors Wintrust Banking Center – Cape Coral SuEllen’s Floral Company Florida Blue Center Almost Home Real Estate Services, Cape Cleaners, EGM Business and Home Solutions, Fastsigns Cape Coral, Horizon Foundation, Lake Michigan Credit Union, LCEC, LifeSynergy Wellness, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., The Cape Coral Sun For more information please contact Maria Ortiz at 239.549.6900 ext.111 or maria@capecoralchamber.com

NETWORKING EVENTS RE-CAP A very big and special THANKS to all our hosts this month! Our members were treated to a Business Card Exchange, a Business AAfter Hours and a Networking at Noon!

OOur Business Card Exchange Event was hosted on October 7th by WINDSOR OF CAPE CORAL at 831 Santa Barbara Blvd. with SSales Manager CAROL SCHNEIDER & Sales Associate GIA QUINTANA taking great care of this along with their Chef! Located in the vvibrant and friendly community of Cape Coral, The Windsor of Cape Coral offers both assisted living and memory care services.

HHere, residents receive personalized assistance that enhances their independence and a vibrant social atmosphere where nneighbors become friends. From maintenance-free services to multiple wellness resources outside your front door, The Windsor oof Cape Coral offers residents a lifestyle that keeps them feeling their best.

OOur Business After Hours Event was hosted on October 6th by CAPE CLEANERS at 30 Hancock Bridge Pkwy. While we missed OOwners DAN & LORETTA PULEIO due to an unexpected emergency, they generously continued forward with the event! Dan did call in, and we got to thank them and say hello! Their services include Dry Cleaning - they clean shirts, slacks, dresses, suits, ties, LISA BARRELLA Membership Director comforters, drapes, curtains, rugs, leather, wedding gowns, tuxedos and more – Laundry From 1 shirt to 1000 uniforms, they’ve got you covered – Alterations - Do you need to take it in, let it out, make it longer, make it shorter or fix it? Whatever your needs, they can do it for you.

Our Networking at Noon Event was hosted on October 25, 2025, at GULF COAST VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd with Marketing Director KAY DILLER and Sales Director LYNNE TALBOTT! Gulf Coast Village is the only active senior living community in Southwest Florida to offer you a choice like this. Under the Volunteers of America umbrella, you have the option to choose a life plan at home when you choose Senior Choice at Home. Or, you can also get a life plan right here on our award-winning campus, where we provide independent living apartments, assisted living with memory care, skilled nursing, rehab, home care and home health – the complete continuum of care.

We are now booking for 2026 netowrking event host. If you are interested in hosting a networking event, reach out to me at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@ capecoralchamber.com

JR LEADERSHIP CAPE CORAL Junior Leadership Cape Coral is an educational and interactive program for local high school juniors.

One of the program goals is to provide supplemental learning possibilities to students interested in developing leadership skills before leaving their high school years. Another goal is to share with the students the many career possibilities in the local area.

Focus is on preparation for their future by learning about their local community. This is done in session programs filled with forums, specialized tours, and education by local business and community leaders. Students will examine local and relevant community issues at a mock City Council meeting. They will learn about the unique history of Cape Coral and meet local government officials. They will tour local television stations, radio stations and a local newspaper where they have an opportunity to learn about careers in media. They might even be on TV? They will tour a local hospital, speak with medical professionals and learn about medical careers.

They will spend time learning about careers in public safety and law by visiting the Police & Fire departments, the Juvenile Justice Center and local courts.

teachers to teach a lesson to elementary and middle school students, as they explore the career possibilities in education. These are just some of the areas that the students will experience in this year’s class.

Session Dates & Times 11/19/2025 Kick Off/Orientation 12/3/2025 Team Building/Made in Cape Coral/History 12/17/2025 Philanthropy/Community Steward 1/14/2026 Infrastructure Day 1/28/2026 Lee County Sherriff Day/ Court House 2/11/2026 Media Day 2/25/2026 Public Safety 3/11/2026 Career Day/Chamber Lunch 4/1/2026 Education Day 4/24/2026 City Council 4/29/2026 Healthcare 5/8/2026 Graduation Application can be found at: www.capecoralchamber.com/ members/leadership-programs/jr-leadership/

Application deadline is November 5, 2025.

The students are also guided in developing business, communication and networking skills. They will spend one day learning to market & brand themselves for college and job applications and developing social networking skills. Students will also visit two local schools and pair with

For more questions about Jr Leadership Cape Coral, please contact Donna Germain at (239) 549-6900 x107 or Dusty Shelton, Jr Leadership Chair at (239) 248-2248 or email jrleadership@capecoralchamber.com

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Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral has launched www.visitcapecoral. com.

The new division of our website offers more value to our beautiful city as we drive traffic to visitors with information that includes community resources and business information.

The goal of www.visitcapecoral.com is to focus on making it easier for visitors from out of the area as well as community members to learn and locate valuable information about places to stay, things to do and events city wide. Created with the user experience in mind, the site includes many updated features to help users quickly and easily navigate the site to find the resources they need. It is a fully responsive design for laptop and mobile experiences.

For more information about opportunities on the new website, contact Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director at (239) 5496900 x108 or stephanie@capecoralchamber.com

Stuff It Program In the Chamber Stuff It Program, Expose Your Business to New Cape Coral Residents and Visitors!!

Season is here and more and more people are inquiring about visiting and relcating to our city.

The Chamber Stuff It Program will put your company information in their hands. Each week, your marketing materials will be sent to prospective residents and visitors in a Visitor and Relocation Packet.

For more information, please call Lisa Barrella at 549-6900 ext 103 or e-mail lisa@capecoralchamber.com The cost is $150 for 6 months or $300 for the year

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We offer complete healthcare insurance coverage for you and your team. This includes both ACA and medically underwritten plans, alongside ancillary options like dental, vision, worksite, disability, life, and so much more.

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AT LCEC, MEMBERSHIP MEANS EVERYTHING In partnership with the United Way, Power to Share by Rounding Up allows LCEC members to round their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar to help a neighbor in need. These contributions can help members avoid choosing between paying the electric bill, getting medical attention, or putting food on the table. This is one example of why . . .

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